The Best Kia Forte Car Bulbs
What main light and fog light bulbs do I need for my Kia Forte? We have gathered all the detailed information about the types and sockets of bulbs for Kia Forte in this review.
Kia Forte Light Bulb Guide
How To Choose Headlight Bulb for Kia Forte?
The most popular bulbs used in lighting your Kia Forte are halogen bulbs, HID xenon, and LED bulbs. Different generation Kia Forte models will have their own bulb size.
The Kia manufacturer recommends replacing Kia Forte bulbs every few years, as their efficiency will deteriorate by several percent over time. There are several types of bulbs used in the Kia Forte. Which Kia Forte headlight bulbs to use, we have described in this review.
Hikari LED Headlights Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 50000 hours lifespan
Kia Forte Bulbs Size
Kia Forte (2021 – 2019)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – HB3 (9005)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H7
- Front Fog Lamp – HB4 (9006)
Kia Forte (2018 – 2017)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H7
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – HB3 (9005)
- Front Fog Lamp – H8
Kia Forte (2016 – 2014)
- Dipped Beam (Headlight) – H11
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H1
- Front Fog Lamp – H8
Kia Forte (2013 – 2010)
- Full/High Beam (Headlight Flasher) – H1
- Front Fog Lamp – H27 (881)
Kia Forte Headlight Bulbs (Low Beam / Dipped Beam)
Kia Forte (2021): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte (2020): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte (2019): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte (2018): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2017): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP (2017): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2016): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2017): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP (2016): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2016): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2015): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP (2015): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2015): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2014): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE (2014): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2014): H11 Bulbs
Fahren 9005/HB3/H10 LED Headlight Bulbs
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best 9005 (HB3) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9005
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9005/HB3 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9005 LED Bulb, Extremely Brigh HB3 Conversion
- NINEO 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs, Extremely Bright Conversion Kit
- HIKARI Ultra 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9005 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- NEWBROWN 9005 HB3 Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9005 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9005 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9005/HB3 lamps:
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
Nineo H11 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 12000 LM
- 32 Volts, 72.00 W
Best H11 Headlight Bulbs:
- Cougar Motor H11 LED Bulbs
- HIKARI H11/H8/H9 LED bulbs
- Alla Lighting H11 H8 LED Bulbs
- SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 H8/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- SEALIGHT Scoparc S1 H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO H8/H9/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb
- Philips H11 Standard Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H11 lamps:
Kia Forte Headlight Bulbs (High Beam / Headlight Flasher)
Kia Forte (2021): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2020): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2019): H7 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2018): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte (2017): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP (2017): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP HID (2017): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte HID (2017): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2017): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte5 HID (2017): HB3 (9005) Bulbs
Kia Forte (2016): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP (2016): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP HID (2016): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2016): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 HID (2016): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2015): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP (2015): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUP HID (2015): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte HID (2015): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2015): H11 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 HID (2015): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2014): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE (2014): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE HID (2014): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte HID (2014): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2014): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 HID (2014): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2013): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE (2013): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2013): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2012): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE (2012): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte5 (2012): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2011): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE (2011): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte (2010): H1 Bulbs
Kia Forte KOUPE (2010): H1 Bulbs
The headlight bulb for low and high beam always shines at full power, and switching from low to the high beam is done either by turning the lamp itself or shifting the light barrier.
HIKARI H7 LED Bulbs
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best H7 Headlight Bulbs:
- NINEO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- HIKARI Ultra H7 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- CAR ROVER H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- TIANFUYAO H7 LED Headlight Bulbs
- Aukee H7 LED Headlight Bulb Conversion Kit
- Cougar Motor X-Small H7 LED Headlight Bulb
- Optilux Hella H71070307 XB Series H7 Xenon
- SYLVANIA – H7 SilverStar Ultra
- Philips RacingVision H7 Headlight Bulbs
Select other H7 lamps:
Fahren 9005/HB3/H10 LED Headlight Bulbs
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 10000 Lumens
- 60W
Best 9005 (HB3) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9005
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9005/HB3 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9005 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9005 LED Bulb, Extremely Brigh HB3 Conversion
- NINEO 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs, Extremely Bright Conversion Kit
- HIKARI Ultra 9005 HB3 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9005 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- NEWBROWN 9005 HB3 Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9005 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9005 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9005/HB3 lamps:
Nineo H11 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
- 12000 LM
- 32 Volts, 72.00 W
Best H11 Headlight Bulbs:
- Cougar Motor H11 LED Bulbs
- HIKARI H11/H8/H9 LED bulbs
- Alla Lighting H11 H8 LED Bulbs
- SEALIGHT 9005/HB3 H8/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- SEALIGHT Scoparc S1 H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO H8/H9/H11 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb
- Philips H11 Standard Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H11 lamps:
CAR ROVER H1 LED Bulb Conversion Kit
Product information:
- 6000 Kelvin
10000 Lumens
50W, more 30,000 hrs
Best H1 Headlight Bulbs:
- HIKARI H1 LED Headlight Bulbs Extra Night Visibility
- H1 LED Headlight Bulbs, CAR ROVER
- BEAMTECH H1 LED Headlight Bulb
- H1 LED Headlight Bulb, Aukee
- Philips H1 CrystalVision Headlight Bulb
- SYLVANIA H1 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
Select other H1 lamps:
Kia Forte Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2021): HB4 (9006) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2020): HB4 (9006) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2019): HB4 (9006) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2018): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2017): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUP (2017): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUP HID (2017): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte HID (2017): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 (2017): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 HID (2017): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2016): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUP (2016): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUP HID (2016): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte HID (2016): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 (2016): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 HID (2016): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2015): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUP (2015): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUP HID (2015): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte HID (2015): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 (2015): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 HID (2015): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2014): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUPE (2014): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUPE HID (2014): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte HID (2014): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 (2014): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 HID (2014): H8 Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2013): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUPE (2013): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 (2013): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2012): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUPE (2012): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte5 (2012): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2011): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUPE (2011): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte (2010): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
Kia Forte KOUPE (2010): H27 (881) Fog Lamp Bulb
HIKARI Acme-X 9006 HB4 LED Ultra Brightness Bulbs
Product information:
- 65000 Kelvin
- +400% Brightness
- +150% Extra Night Vision
Best 9006 (HB4) Headlight Bulbs:
- CougarMotor LED Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit 9006
- SEALIGHT Scoparc 9006/HB4 LED Headlight Bulbs
- AUXITO 9006 LED Headlight Bulbs
- BEAMTECH 9006 LED Bulb HB1
- NINEO 9006 HB4 LED Bulbs Kits
- HIKARI Ultra 9006 HB4 LED Bulbs Conversion Kit
- SYLVANIA 9006 XtraVision Halogen Headlight Bulb
- Philips Automotive Lighting 9006 X-tremeVision
- SYLVANIA 9006 SilverStar Headlight Bulb
Select other 9006/HB4 lamps:
Alla Lighting H8 LED Fog Lights Bulbs
Product information:
- 6500 Kelvin
- 2800 Lumens
- 8.5W, 12V
Best H8 Fog Light Bulbs:
- SEALIGHT H8 LED Fog DRL Light Bulbs
- Alla Lighting H8 LED Bulbs
- BEAMTECH H8 LED Fog Lights
- SYLVANIA LED H8 Light Bulbs
- AUXITO H8 LED Fog Lights
- Marsauto H8 LED Fog Light Bulbs
- Yorkim H8 LED Fog Light Bulbs
Select other H8 lamps:
SYLVANIA H27 / 881 Fog Light Bulb
Product information:
- The Whitest Light
- 12V
- 27W
Best H27 / 881 Headlight Bulbs:
- SYLVANIA 881 Fog Vision
- Osram H27 Original Equipment
- Philips 881 Standard Light Bulb
- AUXLIGHT 881/ 889/ 886/ 894/ 862 /896 /898 Bulbs
- SNGL 881 LED Fog Light Bulb
- NINEO 881 LED Fog Light Bulbs
Select other H27 / 881 lamps:
Xenon lamps do not use in fog lights: constantly changing the configuration of the discharge violates the strictly calculated geometry of the light beam, and the headlight does not perform its direct function. For fog lights it is better to use only LED bulbs.
Other lamps
- Stop/Tail Lamp – P21W (382)
- Rear Fog Lamp – P21W (382)
- Reversing Lamp – P21W (382)
- Front Indicator – PY21W (581)
- Rear Indicator – PY21W (581)
Select P21W lamps:
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Kia Forte Generations
Kia Forte 12 Generation (2021)
Manual transmission-equipped GT trim level cars now come with Michelin Pilot Sport summer tires, and the top-of-the-line EX trim gains navigation, a Harman Kardon premium stereo, a power sunroof, wireless device charging, and telematics services.
Kia Forte 11 Generation (2020)
2020 two new trim levels — GT-Line and GT — are available. The GT-Line has 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black exterior accents, LED daytime running lights and taillights, a flat-bottom steering wheel with contrast stitching, push-button start, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Kia Forte 10 Generation (2019)
The 2019 Kia Forte has become more stylish and efficient. With advanced safety and convenience features, even in variants priced under $20,000, the updated Kia sedan appeals to value-oriented buyers.
Kia Forte 9 Generation (2018)
The 2018 Forte now comes standard with cruise control.
Kia Forte 8 Generation (2017)
Both the 2017 Kia Forte sedan and hatchback (Forte5) get styling updates and added technology, with details on the coupe (Forte Koup) to follow, according to Kia. The Forte adds a new trim level, with the sport-oriented S trim slotting between the LX and EX. The Forte5 now is offered in three trim levels as well: LX, SX, and EX.
Kia Forte 7 Generation (2016)
A rearview camera with a 4.3-inch dashboard display is a new standard feature for the EX sedan and a new option for the LX. Remote door locks are a new standard feature for the LX, and a navigation system has been added to the EX Premium Package.
Kia Forte 6 Generation (2015)
The 2015 Kia Forte is a five-seat, front-wheel-drive compact car that competes with the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Elantra, and Toyota Corolla. It is offered in LX, EX, and SX trim levels. The LX is available only as a sedan, the EX is offered as either a sedan or hatchback and the SX is hatchback-only. There is also a two-door model called the Forte Koup, covered separately.
Kia Forte 5 Generation (2014)
The redesigned 2014 Kia Forte is a complete turnaround from the old car, now oozing style and Kia’s best driving refinement to date.
Kia Forte 4 Generation (2013)
For the 2013 model year, newly available features include new 16-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, and power-folding side mirrors.
Kia Forte 3 Generation (2012)
For the 2012 model year, EX trim levels of the Forte gain a telescoping steering wheel and the Forte five-door hatchback is no longer available with a manual transmission.
Kia Forte 2 Generation (2011)
The compact Kia Forte will get a four-door hatchback version in 2011. Along with the sedan and coupe, buyers can choose from three body styles, which are more than most competitors offer. Cars have gotten a lot better recently, but that doesn’t mean they’re all equal – and the compact car segment illustrates this perfectly. There is a clear gap between the impressive redesign of the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla, a car that lags far behind the competition.
Kia Forte 1 Generation (2010)
The 2010 Forte is an all-new compact sedan from Kia, but if you’ve experienced Honda’s Civic, the car will seem very familiar, both in the way it looks and — in some respects — the way it drives. Taking aim at the Civic isn’t a bad move at all, since it’s one of the leaders in its segment in terms of sales, refinement, and execution.
